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Plymouth Marjon University

Plymouth

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/3

Plymouth Marjon

scored higher in 1 category

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2/3

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Plymouth Marjon University is ahead on established.

Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

Plymouth Marjon University and University of Gloucestershire both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology and Psychology (General). Plymouth Marjon University offers 48 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,230 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 5 and Plymouth Marjon University in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, against £28,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Plymouth Marjon University is higher in 7 and University of Gloucestershire in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#103
1840
Established
1847
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Plymouth Marjon University

University of Gloucestershire

No data
84.4%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

No data
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.9%

International

International student share

48
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Plymouth Marjon

No published data on international students

    VS

    Gloucestershire

    28 countries · 18.9% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇮🇳India12.4%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

    Subjects

    14 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    Plymouth Marjon University

    University of Gloucestershire

    Only at Plymouth Marjon University

    Only at University of Gloucestershire

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    Plymouth Marjon University
    £15,200
    University of Gloucestershire
    £17,430

    Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,230 a year cheaper.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    Plymouth Marjon University

    University of Gloucestershire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      93%Satisfaction74%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction89%

    • Teacher Training

      £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      98%Satisfaction91%

    • Education Studies

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      88%Satisfaction91%

    • Journalism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      94%Satisfaction90%

    • Applied Psychology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      90%Satisfaction80%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      92%Satisfaction81%

    • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      96%Satisfaction86%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Plymouth Marjon University

    Marjon Sport Performance Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University of Gloucestershire

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Basketball Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Women's Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Plymouth Marjon University vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Gloucestershire cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,200 a year at Plymouth Marjon University and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Plymouth Marjon University is about £2,230 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both Plymouth Marjon University and University of Gloucestershire?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Journalism, Applied Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Performing Arts (General) and 2 more.

    Is Plymouth Marjon University or University of Gloucestershire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Plymouth Marjon University, and £21,000 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Plymouth Marjon University and 94% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Plymouth Marjon University or University of Gloucestershire offer more courses?

    University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and Plymouth Marjon University lists 48 courses.

    What can you study at Plymouth Marjon University but not at University of Gloucestershire?

    Plymouth Marjon University teaches 4 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Forensic Science.

    What can you study at University of Gloucestershire but not at Plymouth Marjon University?

    University of Gloucestershire teaches 46 subject areas that Plymouth Marjon University does not, including Marketing, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Music and 38 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Plymouth Marjon University48 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses